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Originally Posted by Firebird_Istanbul

After the new tax (ötv) one must pay as much as how big and strong engine his car has without looking how old his car is. So that lots of american owners couldnt pay their taxes and gave them to junk in return for getting money of salvage value of their cars. I pay $750 tax for my bird in 2008. The last year 2007 it was $580. The next year 2009 its GOING TO be more.

Another reason is Parts. Parts are hard to find. Even If you find, They are incredibly expensive. (Bird parts are almost impossible to find.) Part dealers over here dont bring second hand from the states. If you want an aftermarket part they multiply the catalog price with 1,8. For example an intake manifold costs $200 in summit. Multiply it with 1,8. you pay $360 to have this intake.

The last reason is repairmen and gas prices. Every repairman is master when it comes to american cars. But in the end they end up ruining the cars. Of course there are repairmen who really understand about american cars but They ask the price double just cause having an american car is an expensive hobby.

Gas Prices... uhmmm 1 Liter gas costs " $2,6" 1 Liter = 0.264172052358148 Gallon

so We pay $12 for a gallon of gas

That my Friends is DEDICATION to a Car!

All the correct parts & numbers matching dont mean nothing when you have to scrounge parts to keep one running.
Us Americans complain alot about our cars looking perfect ,
we should all appreciate the fact we are lucky enugh to have one in the first place!

Id rather see a Firebird kept alive by a true Enthusiast under tough conditions than some Rich guy spending big money on NOS parts for a "perfect" 100 point resto any day!

Welcome to the board Firebird Istanbul and good luck with your project!

www.firebirdgallery.com has a whole section of international firebirds from all over the world & Check out Iran Supercars.com for some other Firebirds in Iran of all places. Heres a sweet looking 79 T/A in Iran (I dont like the 3 spoke wheels though)
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